Orange County, CA
$315,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Fitness Facility
Beer Wine & Conv. Store (Ukiah)
Ukiah, CA
$150,000
High profit margin jewelry and repair shop
Alameda County, CA
$49,900
Semi Absentee Owner Pizza Restaurant - Seller Financing
Sacramento County, CA
$249,000
Gas Station w/ Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alameda County, CA
$3,500,000
Great Grocery Produce & Meat Market & Mini Restaurant/20 Abc Off Sale
Jurupa Valley, CA
$1,250,000
Established, Thriving Pilates Studio in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$499,000
Liquor Store $150,000 Net Profit
San Francisco County, CA
$499,000
Restaurant is in a desirable location, ample parking, long hood
Milpitas, CA
$150,000
Set your sights on Sylmar.
Sylmar, CA
$450,000
Spacious Montebello location with 5,000+ square feet
Montebello, CA
$288,000
Laundromat in San Gabriel Valley Area
Los Angeles County, CA
$468,000
NEW REDUCED PRICE: Turn-Key Mail Box Center - Premier Location
Alameda County, CA
$106,000
Great Taste Of Mexican Tequila Distribution And Wholesale For Sale
Rialto, CA
$860,000
Successful Nail Salon
San Jose, CA
$69,900
Established Eye Lash Salon with Newer Equip. in Rancho Bernardo
San Diego County, CA
$85,000
Steve Sharp, CBB, CBI
Sharp Business Brokers
Serving San Diego County, CA
Sharp Business Brokers is a full-service business brokerage agency specializing in the sale of businesses across a wide range of industries, including Service, Retail, Restaurants, Salons, Manufacturing, Transportation, Construction, Med Spas, Distribution, E-commerce, and Franchises. With a team of experienced agents, we provide business owners with expert guidance through every stage of the selling process, ensuring a seamless transition. Founded by Steve Sharp, a Certified Business Broker, Sharp Business Brokers was built on the principles of VALUE & SERVICE from start to finish. Steve has been selling businesses professionally since 2007 and has personally owned multiple businesses, including service, retail, wholesale distribution, and an online marketing agency. His hands-on experience with cash flow management, lease negotiations, employee challenges, and business growth gives Sharp Business Brokers a unique edge in understanding and addressing the needs of business owners. Whether you're looking to sell or buy a business, our team is committed to delivering expert guidance, strategic marketing, and strong negotiation to help you achieve your goals. Let Sharp Business Brokers put our experience to work for you!
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Mobil Gas Station and Shop Business only
Los Angeles, CA
$999,000
Trusted Local Auto Shop Serving the Community for 50 Years!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno, CA
$1,697,500
Pizza Restaurant
El Dorado County, CA
$150,000
Pair Of established taco shops
Chula Vista, CA
$850,000
Auto Repair Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
$350,000
Established Auto Repair Shop
South Gate, CA
$149,000
Dry Cleaning Agency & Alterations Est 21 Yrs
Los Angeles County, CA
$160,000
Turnkey Shabu-Shabu Restaurant in Prime Sacramento Location
Sacramento, CA
$225,000
Family owned sushi restaurant for sale in SF Russian Hill
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Semi Absentee Passive Business Model Salon Suites,
Anaheim, CA
$850,000
Motorcycle Sales, Service and Customizations! (17989)
California
$2,100,000
Alkaline Water And Herbal Shop - Moving Out State
Los Angeles County, CA
$80,000
Fast-Growing Franchise Pizza Restaurant for Sale – Prime Location in S
San Jose, CA
$255,000
Foundation Repair and Structural Concrete Rehabilitation Contractor
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $630,000
High Quality Restaurant Supply Business For Sale
Sacramento, CA
$1,700,000
Coveted East Sacramento Restaurant for Sale. Over $1.3million in Rev
Sacramento, CA
$298,000
Commercial Interior Design & Design/Construction Documents
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $375,000
Leading provider of indoor and outdoor lighting solutions
Valencia, CA
$950,000
Motivated Seller! Boba Tea Shop for Sale in Sunnyvale!
Sunnyvale, CA
$148,000
Automotive Paint Supplier
San Mateo County, CA
$900,000
Franchise Sandwich Popular Brand! Northern, CA
Solano County, CA
$65,000
"SF Polk" Café Restaurant Business in a PRIME Location!
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
Ontario, CA CPA Practice for Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
$1,600,000
Oakland, CA CTEC Practice for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$160,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes, San Jose CA
San Jose, CA
$1,035,000
Lafayette, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$650,000
Established Automotive Paint Supply Business – Profitable
San Mateo County, CA
$749,000
Premiere Dog Daycare – High-End Clients and Recurring Revenue
Alameda County, CA
$225,000
Louie Contreras
Legacy Commercial
Serving Orange County, CA
Founded in 2024 Legacy Commercial Realty is a Pro shop Help you find or sell your existing business all in one, Rather it be purchasing a new business selling one or purchasing a new commercial property or home we can help you, we have many years of experience in the field and are a high end hospitality driven Real Estate organization. Our years of experience as individuals has taught us that how you make some one feel about their Real Estate transaction is more important than the actual transaction itself. We are modernizing the traditional Real Estate model and are focused on building lasting relationships through exceptional level of customer service and wealth building for our agents and clients. Our Mission; Legacy Commercial is a Real Estate company founded on traditional values emphasizing lasting relationships through it's beliefs, principles and exceptional hospitality.
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Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing -Owner net income 230,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$300,000
Some locations sell food. This one sells Dreams
San Mateo County, CA
$750,000
FIRE SALE! Charming Dessert Cafe on Main Road
Los Angeles County, CA
$75,000
Established Arby's Franchise Opportunity in Southern California
California
$1,900,000
Busy Retail Pharmacy in San Fernando Valley, All Major PBMs
North Hills, CA
$598,650
"Millbrae" Restaurant Business along El Camino Real!
Millbrae, CA
$250,000
Buy or Sell a Business in California
California is a huge state with a lot of money, so it's naturally a popular destination for businesses. The major industries in California include technology, agriculture, and entertainment, but the private business for sale market spans the gamut of sectors.
If you're looking to buy (or sell) a business in California, it helps to have some context on the market. We have aggregated and summarized the most current listings data to provide a basic overview of the business for sale market in California.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
How many businesses are listed for sale in California?
There are around 5,400 businesses for sale in California, with listings across various metro areas and statewide.
What types of businesses are for sale?
The marketplace in California is diverse, with all types of businesses in play.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
What is the average asking price for these businesses?
The median asking price for businesses listed for sale in California is $360,000.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for these businesses is $630,000.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
The median reported earnings, often referred to as Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE), is $150,000.
What are the average valuation multiples?
Typically, businesses are being listed with an earnings multiple of 2.5 and a revenue multiple of 0.6 when referring to the asking price.
Which cities in California have the most businesses listed for sale?
The cities with the highest number of listings are Los Angeles (approx. 480), San Diego (approx. 250), San Francisco (approx. 220), Sacramento (approx. 140), San Jose (approx. 120), Oakland (approx. 80), Long Beach (approx. 80), Anaheim (approx. 60), and Riverside (approx. 60).
How can California business owners sell their own businesses?
Most business owners will retain an experienced business broker, who will typically charge a 10-15% success fee. Some business owners choose to list their business for sale directly and take on the entire process on their own. This can be a complex and challenging task, requiring an understanding of the market, great marketing skills, and even better negotiating skills.
